Vacation Planning Is A Breeze With Royal Shell

Imagine vacationing near white sand beaches with picturesque sunsets. Or maybe you prefer rolling green hills or mountains and waterfalls.

Royal Shell has been around since 1996 and we are proud to be the largest vacation rental company in Southwest Florida. Some of our properties are pet-friendly and some have access to private beaches and the Gulf of Mexico. If a different aesthetic appeals to you, we also feature vacation rentals in Central Florida and North Carolina. Let us know what kind of home you’re looking for, and we’ll do our best to make sure you have the perfect vacation.

Royal Shell has more than 500 vacation rental homes on Sanibel and Captiva Islands and about 1,500 mainland and island homes throughout Southwest Florida, and in Ocala and North Carolina. We can accommodate nightly, weekly, monthly and annual stays. Additionally, our homes come in a variety of styles and sizes. In fact, some homes can sleep up to 16 people.

Rent. Buy. Sell. Vacation

Royal Shell is more than a vacation rental company. We also assist clients who want to buy and sell real estate, and help manage rental homes. Whatever your needs are, we can help you rent, buy and sell… all under one shell.

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Featured Vacation Rentals

One of the most unique things about our vacation rentals in Southwest Florida is that each area has something special to offer. Our agents can help you trade a cold, gray, blustery winter for a sun-kissed, palm-fringed, blissful beach. Need a place to nest for a year or two? Our agents can help you find the perfect place to land, whether you prefer a seasonal rental, annual rental or want to purchase your own vacation home. Check out our Featured Vacation Rental below or click here to search all our available vacation rentals today!

Sanibel and Captiva Islands are known for their white sand beaches and serene atmosphere. Visit the islands and get on island time and learn what it really means to slow down. Fort Myers and Bonita Springs are more affordable and laidback, tropical Florida towns. Fort Myers Beach boasts a lively nightlife and music scene while Bonita Beach is typically a less-crowded gem. Naples is known for its shopping, beaches, dining and art scene. Cape Coral is one of the newest towns in the area. It features a network of interconnected, navigable canals, making it pretty easy to find a vacation rental home with a view. It’s also centrally located between Bonita Springs, Fort Myers and the Islands.

Ocala is in Central Florida and it’s known for being one of the equestrian centers of the world. Golden Ocala features stables, equine care, lessons, horse trails and sport training. The World Equestrian Center is minutes away from the Golden Ocala rentals and the Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club.

Cashiers, Highlands, Sapphire Valley and Lake Toxaway vacation properties sit near the North Carolina and South Carolina border and are not far from North Carolina and Georgia state lines. They are charming small North Carolina towns and the mountains and surrounding waterfalls speak for themselves in terms of the area’s natural beauty.

Interested in Selling or Buying Real Estate?

Let us help you plan the perfect vacation or own the ultimate vacation rental. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a Gulf-front estate, a condo with golf course views, or anything in between, Royal Shell can assist you with home ownership, rental management and vacation rentals.

We understand that making the decision to sell your home is a big deal. That’s why our agents work to maximize the appeal, value, visibility, speed and profit of your home while it’s for sale. Your Royal Shell agent will work tirelessly to analyze and prioritize the selling benefits your unique property offers potential buyers. Our agents also work with top advertising and marketing professionals in order to create a customized marketing plan for your home’s sale. Homes priced at $1.5 million and above will qualify for our Royal Elite marketing.

Many people visit on vacation and end up wanting to stay. When you know where your forever home is going to be, you just know. If Southwest Florida, Ocala or Cashiers, Highlands, Sapphire Valley or Lake Toxaway, North Carolina seems like your forever home, give us a call today.
We promise to always provide you with legendary customer service while we’re helping you find your own slice of paradise. Our agents know the area like the backs of our hands and possess thorough knowledge of each unique area. Our company and our agents are always tracking local, regional, and national real estate trends to best advise you on where, when and at what price to purchase your new home. With Royal Shell, you’re in good hands.

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We also have a proven property management track record, and our goal is to help you see a maximum return on your investment. We’ll handle late night maintenance issues, upkeep, billing, marketing and manage guests, so all you need to do is sit back and relax. When you want to enjoy your home, let us know, and we’ll arrange it. If you’re interested in adding your property to our network of rental units, you can learn more by clicking the button below. See how much your home could be worth today and start planning your next vacation now!

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Vacation Rental Testimonials

Patty and David D.

Patty and I have been dealing with Royal Shell well over 15 years. During this period of time we have always found the company and the personnel extremely profession and a real pleasure to work with. Our requests have always been answered in a prompt manner and with great satisfaction. No matter what the need Royal Shell has always attempted to provide us with top quality performance. The owners and the properties that they represent and provide are, in our opinion, five-star locations. Every year when we return it is like a home coming, seeing old faces, exchanging stories and reliving the past is a fun experience. As always, we can't wait for January to return so we can come back.

Pierre and Susan T.

Many Thanks! You have exceeded our expectations. Thanks for a great job this season!

A Happy Guest

My parents have been coming to Naples for 20 years. You are by far the most outstanding real-estate professional they have worked with in all that time! Thanks again for all.

Patty C.

We have enjoyed Royal Shell's Sanibel vacation rentals for many years. Every home has been neat and clean, well furnished, and well maintained. Any time we have had an issue, Royal Shell's service team has always responded quickly and taken care of the problem. We highly recommend Royal Shell.

Paul D.

We have been coming to Sanibel and renting through Royal Shell for 12 years. We have never had a problem and the staff has always been pleasant and efficient. Upon arrival several years ago, the power on the island went out. To our surprise, in a very short time, a representative of Royal Shell was at our door with flashlights to help with the darkness. Now that is going the extra mile. Any minor repairs that occur have also been handled quickly. We look forward to working with Royal Shell every year and know that our needs will be taken care of in a friendly, professional manner.

Jerome L.

We have received very exceptional service throughout the ten years plus that we have been using Royal Shell. That includes booking, the personnel in office that greets me with a smile and a warm welcome. Any issues are addressed right away. I love the cookies and the paper provide every day too. I can go on and on

Evelyn A.

I've been using Royal Shell for many, many years. And as a repeat customer, I can say that every year that it's been handling rentals for me in Sanibel, Royal Shell has been my reliable partner. What a very efficient system it is. Each year, it's as simple as e-mailing and confirming my dates. Upon occasion more recently, I've wanted to change my usual location, and I must say it was a terrific move. Without any delay, you found an even better condo for me to rent, meeting and exceeding my wish list. We absolutely loved the new place, and plan to stay there again next May. As you know, we've already made arrangements for booking and deposit to ensure that will happen. Thanks for all your good work and help with this.

Nina & Walter D.

From our frying pan to our toaster and other endless requests, the service you provided us definitely surpassed the best. So, thank you so much for making our stay so great! And we have signed up again for next year on a similar date!